Group Accountant

Londonderry Chamber; Greysteel; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholl Oils Group in Northern Ireland is recruiting a Group Accountant to join the financial team at Head Office, Greysteel. You will report to Directors and work closely with the Financial Controller to maintain accounting records, produce timely financial reports and support ongoing group activities.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification in a commercial role, with strong ledger, statutory accounts, audits, payroll supervision and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA with 3+ years PQE
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and statutory reporting
• Proven ability to liaise with external auditors
• Strong knowledge of accounting ledger systems
• Experience working with different currency bases

Responsibilities

• Maintain, audit and update financial records and accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide financial forecasting and strategic planning advice.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• General finance administration including bank reconciliations, VAT, bad debt, Inland Revenue returns and debtors/creditors control.
• Liaise with Directors on acquisitions and maintain group property portfolio.
• Supervise and monitor payroll function.
• Other duties as outlined in Full Job Description.

Skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Accounting ledger systems

Job description

Posted on 7 October 2026
Closing Date: 31/10/2026 | Full Time

Location: Head Office, Greysteel

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

The Nicholl Oils Group is Northern Ireland’s largest independent Oil Distribution supplier with a large commercial portfolio. As part of the company’s continuing development, we are now recruiting for a Group Accountant to join our financial team. Reporting to all Directors but working specifically with the Financial Controller on a day-to-day basis, the role is based at our Head Office site.

Your remit within the role will include the preparation, maintenance and auditing of the groups finance and accounting procedures and the producing of timely, accurate financial reports while adhering to all reporting deadlines alongside the Financial Controller. Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Maintenance, Auditing and review and updating of financial records and accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide financial forecasting and strategic planning advice.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts.
• General finance administration including control and reconciliation of Bank accounts, VAT, Bad Debt, Inland Revenue Returns and statutory Company returns and Debtors and Creditors control.
• Liaise and Assist Directors in company acquisitions and the maintenance of group property portfolio.
• Supervise and monitor payroll function.
• In addition, other duties as outlined in Full Job Description.

The Candidates should be fully qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with at least 3 years post qualified experience in a commercial or industrial role, possessing strong knowledge in accounting ledger systems.

• Worked within a financial department and accounting function team, and have experience in preparing statutory accounts, meet statutory reporting requirements and maintain excellent working relationships with the external auditors.
• Highly organized individual with an ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Good reporting and presentational skills and are happy presenting financial information to senior board directors in a meaningful and concise manner.
• Excellent spreadsheet skills and have the ability to understand and utilise different accounting software packages.
• Experience working with different currency bases.